New guitar?

[mako_kimura]

Since you're going for the Jackson King V model (Obviously fueled by your love of Megadeth, no offense), I'd suggest this one: http://www.samash.com/catalog/showit...RCH&GroupCode=

It's got most of the stuff you need, and for added fun, it's got a Floyd Rose system on it

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Originally posted by mako_kimura
Since you're going for the Jackson King V model (Obviously fueled by your love of Megadeth, no offense), I'd suggest this one: http://www.samash.com/catalog/showit...RCH&GroupCode=

It's got most of the stuff you need, and for added fun, it's got a Floyd Rose system on it

Actually, I have always really loved Vs before my love of MD.

They're just really sweet. Thank you all for your awesome advice.

[sammysucks65]

go to the local music store and play them and you will find a good one, just dont order a guitar online without playing it. You can risk buying an amp online, but i think a guitar should definately be played first.

[VAiN]

In my opinion, stay away from the Flying V guitar... they're very weird to play sitting down... and not that much better standing up. It may be a semi-unpopular choice around here, but the Wolfgang guitars are amazing. The neck is one of the fastest I've ever played... the bridge is solid as a rock and stays in tune 100% of the time. If you're looking to get away from that POS strat - something like a Wolfie is the way to go. I'd stay away from Les Pauls as well - it's like strapping a brick around your neck. I wouldn't sweat the 24 fret thing too much - just bend at 22 You can pick up an Export model Wolfie on eBay for between 500-750.

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Originally posted by sammysucks65
go to the local music store and play them and you will find a good one, just dont order a guitar online without playing it. You can risk buying an amp online, but i think a guitar should definately be played first.

I'm glad you brought that up. I can't even play enough to really test out the guitar.


Bottom line .... I'm completely not ready. I'm going to wait another 6-12 months. I don't want to rush into anything stupid and buy something whilst being completely inexperienced.

[The_KiD]

Originally posted by MERRYKISSMASS2U
I'm glad you brought that up. I can't even play enough to really test out the guitar.


Bottom line .... I'm completely not ready. I'm going to wait another 6-12 months. I don't want to rush into anything stupid and buy something whilst being completely inexperienced.

Smart.. Very Smart..

KiD

[Matt White]

Go to a LOT of music stores...

Play EVERY guitar you can get your hands on.....


You'll find the one for you.............................

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Originally posted by The_KiD
Smart.. Very Smart..

KiD

Thanks. Even though I don't know my instrument very well yet, I do know enough to know that looks are not everything that's valuable in a guitar. I want to make a good decision, preferably with my instructor present. He actually recommended me an Epiphone; he said that they are nice quality, inexpensive, and look pretty cool too.

[kentuckyklira]

Originally posted by MERRYKISSMASS2U
I want to make a good decision, preferably with my instructor present. He actually recommended me an Epiphone; he said that they are nice quality, inexpensive, and look pretty cool too.

Get a new instructor!

[ELVIS]

Take up gardening...